Player Guide

How Do I Create a Character?

From the outset, this program will be very light on rules. Rather than creating an elaborate framework of guidelines, we would rather the impetus be on the players to create reasonable characters with the goal of creating an enjoyable play experience for all who participate rather than trying to “hack” or “power game” in our games. Ultimately, your DM will be the arbiter of whether or not you have created a fair and/or good faith character. So, please don’t show up with a laser beam wielding ninja hydra as a character (although that does sound awfully cool). And speaking of lasers, the Eastern Marches is a fantasy setting, not a science fiction one. The technology level in this setting is Medieval, the same as virtually every classic fantasy setting. 

Code of Conduct

To that end, the following Code of Conduct is mandatory and absolute. We are not going to tell anyone how to run their characters or how to play beyond this simple maxim and that is, we are running this program with the explicit understanding that playing in it is going to be fun for all. Character vs character combat is expressly forbidden. Engaging in any sort of play or conduct that interferes with other participants’ fun will not be tolerated. An example is taking character actions to deliberately foil a fellow player’s opportunity to complete an Alliance mission. That sort of stuff is simply not allowed. Additionally, while you may be excited about your character, there are some sources that offer the creation of characters whose back stories have a darker tone, if you choose to make a character like this know that it might not be welcome at every table, safety tools will be available at our tables to help facilitate cohesion in tone around tables. Wardens of the Eastern Marches is a collaborative experience, and we expressly expect everyone to play together in a way that is fun for everyone.